What is Umami? Ponder the oyster. Tom yum. Carne asada. All umami. Don't try to define it! Just surrender to the addiction; savor the flavor implosion.

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Should you tip for take-out?

  • No: All they had to do was put my food in containers! (70%, 14 Votes)
  • Yes: At least a dollar or two-- it must be a pain to package all that food. (30%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 20

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September 1, 2008

Interlude (Melbourne)

by erin

Halfway through our lunch at Interlude, Jack turned to me and said, “I think this may be the best meal I’ve ever had”. I had to agree. We both said that our meal at The
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August 28, 2008

Becco (Melbourne)

by erin

I was recently in Australia and had the pleasure of shooting at Becco, a classy Italian restaurant in downtown Melbourne. They say their menu is designed to recreate the old style of 1950’s Italian fine dining.
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August 10, 2008

Queen Victoria Market (Melbourne)

by erin

The Queen Vic Market is one of Melbourne’s main attractions and is the largest open air market in the Southern hemisphere. It was started in the 1850s when the British ruled this part of Australia and it’s
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Jam Doughnuts from Down Under

by erin

Greetings from Down Under! I am in Australia, spending a few weeks in Melbourne and having a great time.

There are all kinds of funny little wordy differences here:

‘capsicum’ means ‘ bell / chili pepper’how are you going? = how
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